Regards,
Bud Houston

Union Carbide is a 100% owned subsidiary of Dow with Dow executives sitting on its board. Under the ‘polluter pays’ principle, which applies in both the US and in India, Dow is responsible for UCC’s pollution.
The settlement, made by UCC to the gas victims, DOES NOT cover liabilities arising from subsequent and continued contamination or the contamination of the groundwater. Furthermore, in 1992, the Indian Government re-instated the charges against UCC. Union Carbide Corporation, and the CEO at the time, Warren Anderson, are wanted in India on CRIMINAL charges of culpable homicide.
As above, UCC is a 100% owned subsidiary of Dow and, as such Dow are responsible for these matters. Dow is happy to continue profiting from UCC’s products and processes in India even while, as a fugitive, UCC is barred from doing business there. Dow tried to sell Carbide processes to Indian Oil and has done the same with Reliance; UCC used third parties to sell its goods in material (possibly criminal?) breach of the ban.
Dow was even caught bribing Indian officials to register its pesticides (at least one of which is banned for domestic use in the US), and has made $1 billion worth of investment conditional on extra legal intervention in the contamination suit.
Nice bunch!

Would be glad to see work from your point of view.
Thanks

Shaili

Jeff

The featured guests confirmed so far reads like a “Who’s Who” of prominent fetish personalities from around the world including Angela Ryan, Mistress Persephone, Perry Gallagher, Noir Halo, Vivian Ireene Pierce, Nicotine, London Shadows, Evelyn Rose, We Are Latex, and many more confirming each day.

The 3 day expo will feature dozens of vendor booths displaying the best in fetish clothing, adult toys, erotica, art, jewelry, and even smoking accessories. Half a dozen afternoon workshops are presented each day by experts such as renowned photographers Steve Diet Goedde and Larry Bradby. BDSM educators Nawa G and Lil J, Charley B, Sir Gary, Sir Rick, Lynne Grant and Lady Cocoa will also host workshops on subjects ranging from Whip Play to Rope Suspension. Don Sir, Mr Long Beach Leather 2007, will host 3 workshops on a broad range of erotic and BDSM related subjects. Therapist Andrea Adams-Miller as well as Professional Dominatrix and Educator Aradia Ardor will also host workshops on the science and philosophy of Sex and Erotic Play. For those who prefer to play or want to practice what they learned in the workshops, a 1,000 square foot public dungeon play area will also be available to EXOTICA guests all day long.

EXOTICA 4 will also mark the official debuts of latex couture designer Frenchy LaRue and fetishwear designer Hilary’s Vanity. Joining them in the fashion shows will be designers Ego Assassin, Ceres Moon, House of Bias, Leather Realm, NooMoon, Grey Gargoyle and Exquisite Restraint Corsets. Friday night’s fashion shows and party SLICK! will be located inside Clutch Cargos, a former church turned concert hall.

EXOTICA has always been about excess and the previous one featured over 75 performers in 48 stage shows throughout the weekend. Saturday night’s EXOTICA SKIN TWO BALL promises to feature the best of the stage shows with top national acts such as Vena’s Evil Dolls, Chaos Productions, Pain Tribe, and Miss Pussy Kat from America’s Got Talent. And to take advantage of the new half million dollar sound system at the Crofoot Ballroom, EXOTICA’s already enormous lineup of dance DJ’s will be joined by guest DJ’s like Stitch (from the band Mushroomhead), Curse Mackey (My Life With The Thrill Kill Cult and Pigface), and Xris SMack! Those who prefer a more intimate setting can enjoy the VIP Lounge upstairs with a seperate roster of national acts, as well as a play area. In all, four rooms, with different DJ’s playing simultaneously, will entertain guests at Saturday night’s EXOTICA SKIN TWO BALL.

Local media is expected to be hot on the heels of this crowd. Local newspapers will also continue to cover the event before and after, as will most international fetish media including Skin Two, Marquis Magazine, Morphine Magazine, AVN (Adult Video Network), XBiz Premiere, and much more. Don’t be surprised to see television cameras from a major cable network television show in attendance.

The luxurious Auburn Hills Courtyard Marrriot will be the host hotel, offering all Exotica guests a huge discount off room rates, as well as a complimentary shuttle bus between all event venues throughout the day and night. Be sure to book your tickets early though as attendance is expected to reach capacity.

Please note that EXOTICA is a pansexual event that promotes tolerance and acceptance of all lifestyles. Except for approved media, no cameras are allowed during the night time events, and only in limited areas during the daytime.
For more information about SKIN TWO EXOTICA DETROIT 4, please visit: www. exoticadetroit. com

The featured guests confirmed so far reads like a “Who’s Who” of prominent fetish personalities from around the world including Angela Ryan, Mistress Persephone, Perry Gallagher, Noir Halo, Vivian Ireene Pierce, Nicotine, London Shadows, Evelyn Rose, We Are Latex, and many more confirming each day.

The 3 day expo will feature dozens of vendor booths displaying the best in fetish clothing, adult toys, erotica, art, jewelry, and even smoking accessories. Half a dozen afternoon workshops are presented each day by experts such as renowned photographers Steve Diet Goedde and Larry Bradby. BDSM educators Nawa G and Lil J, Charley B, Sir Gary, Sir Rick, Lynne Grant and Lady Cocoa will also host workshops on subjects ranging from Whip Play to Rope Suspension. Don Sir, Mr Long Beach Leather 2007, will host 3 workshops on a broad range of erotic and BDSM related subjects. Therapist Andrea Adams-Miller as well as Professional Dominatrix and Educator Aradia Ardor will also host workshops on the science and philosophy of Sex and Erotic Play. For those who prefer to play or want to practice what they learned in the workshops, a 1,000 square foot public dungeon play area will also be available to EXOTICA guests all day long.

EXOTICA 4 will also mark the official debuts of latex couture designer Frenchy LaRue and fetishwear designer Hilary’s Vanity. Joining them in the fashion shows will be designers Ego Assassin, Ceres Moon, House of Bias, Leather Realm, NooMoon, Grey Gargoyle and Exquisite Restraint Corsets. Friday night’s fashion shows and party SLICK! will be located inside Clutch Cargos, a former church turned concert hall.

EXOTICA has always been about excess and the previous one featured over 75 performers in 48 stage shows throughout the weekend. Saturday night’s EXOTICA SKIN TWO BALL promises to feature the best of the stage shows with top national acts such as Vena’s Evil Dolls, Chaos Productions, Pain Tribe, and Miss Pussy Kat from America’s Got Talent. And to take advantage of the new half million dollar sound system at the Crofoot Ballroom, EXOTICA’s already enormous lineup of dance DJ’s will be joined by guest DJ’s like Stitch (from the band Mushroomhead), Curse Mackey (My Life With The Thrill Kill Cult and Pigface), and Xris SMack! Those who prefer a more intimate setting can enjoy the VIP Lounge upstairs with a seperate roster of national acts, as well as a play area. In all, four rooms, with different DJ’s playing simultaneously, will entertain guests at Saturday night’s EXOTICA SKIN TWO BALL.

Local media is expected to be hot on the heels of this crowd. Local newspapers will also continue to cover the event before and after, as will most international fetish media including Skin Two, Marquis Magazine, Morphine Magazine, AVN (Adult Video Network), XBiz Premiere, and much more. Don’t be surprised to see television cameras from a major cable network television show in attendance.

The luxurious Auburn Hills Courtyard Marrriot will be the host hotel, offering all Exotica guests a huge discount off room rates, as well as a complimentary shuttle bus between all event venues throughout the day and night. Be sure to book your tickets early though as attendance is expected to reach capacity.

Please note that EXOTICA is a pansexual event that promotes tolerance and acceptance of all lifestyles. Except for approved media, no cameras are allowed during the night time events, and only in limited areas during the daytime.
For more information about SKIN TWO EXOTICA DETROIT 4, please visit: www. exoticadetroit. com

NEWSWIRE–A misprint on the federal “duck stamp” has a phone-sex-service number affixed to cards that are distributed to millions of waterfowl hunters.

She picked up the phone with seduce-and-flirt answer
But balked at my questions on Goose and Merganser.
I asked for some facts about Cygnets and Teals;
She teased of relaxing in fishnets and heels.
She said she’d act out as whatever I made her,
But rankled at Trumpeter, Plover and Wader.
I swore my intentions weren’t odd or foul;
I can’t help it if my hangup’s waterfowl.

She hung up, but I have a waiting call:
It’s my fate to call 900-MATING CALL.

http://www.newsandverse.com
Light verse, ripped from the headlines

Yeah, there are so many cites like this all over the country. It’s scary.

I am on pins and needles waiting to see what happens with Gustav right now.